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]]> Comment on How to Sell Social Learning to the Powers that Be by Kevin Jones http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/09/how-to-sell-social-learning-to-the-powers-that-be/#comment-2012 Kevin Jones Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:43:39 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=224#comment-2012 I agree that it is already happening - they just may not look at it that way. But the way we are using it is not very effective (or as effective as it could be). Another thought, though, is that the "right tool" in the wrong hands can be disastrous to your efforts. Craft those hands into the right hands - now there we have something! I agree that it is already happening - they just may not look at it that way. But the way we are using it is not very effective (or as effective as it could be).

Another thought, though, is that the “right tool” in the wrong hands can be disastrous to your efforts. Craft those hands into the right hands - now there we have something!

]]> Comment on How to Sell Social Learning to the Powers that Be by Gina Anzaldo http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/09/how-to-sell-social-learning-to-the-powers-that-be/#comment-2010 Gina Anzaldo Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:20:47 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=224#comment-2010 Hi Kevin, In response to your question, I would first let the company know that social learning in the workplace isn't new - its how a large portion of our workplace learning occurs - and its not just formal, top down, but bottom up, and peer to peer. So, what is it that we're asking our companies to do? We need them to embrace technology which will allow us to keep that social learning component alive at the company. Its an easier sell if you are geographically dispersed, or otherwise segmented from one another. If your organization is moving in that direction (or has), show examples of where the learning opportunities will be(or are)lost, and where you can see technology helping to bring it back. (examples. examples. examples.)Depending on your organization, the right tool might not only resurrect social learning. It might revolutionize it!!! (that's another post though!) Hi Kevin,
In response to your question, I would first let the company know that social learning in the workplace isn’t new - its how a large portion of our workplace learning occurs - and its not just formal, top down, but bottom up, and peer to peer.
So, what is it that we’re asking our companies to do? We need them to embrace technology which will allow us to keep that social learning component alive at the company. Its an easier sell if you are geographically dispersed, or otherwise segmented from one another. If your organization is moving in that direction (or has), show examples of where the learning opportunities will be(or are)lost, and where you can see technology helping to bring it back. (examples. examples. examples.)Depending on your organization, the right tool might not only resurrect social learning. It might revolutionize it!!!
(that’s another post though!)

]]> Comment on Getting to the roots of performance by Gina Anzaldo http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/09/getting-to-the-roots-of-performance/#comment-1585 Gina Anzaldo Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:59:29 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=221#comment-1585 This presentation describes the classic gap analysis process. We are at Point A, but should be at Point B. So...why aren't we? What's 'broken'? Sometimes I find, its not a training issue at all, but an application issue, an unrealistic target, or a motivational issue... When I do find it is a training issue (as a result of a thorough gap analysis), I usually know just the right steps to get us to where we want to be - Point B! This presentation describes the classic gap analysis process. We are at Point A, but should be at Point B. So…why aren’t we? What’s ‘broken’?

Sometimes I find, its not a training issue at all, but an application issue, an unrealistic target, or a motivational issue…
When I do find it is a training issue (as a result of a thorough gap analysis), I usually know just the right steps to get us to where we want to be - Point B!

]]> Comment on Is the ASTD Competency Model Still Relevant? Yes! by Gina Anzaldo http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/08/is-the-astd-competency-model-still-relevant-yes/#comment-1135 Gina Anzaldo Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:09:52 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=217#comment-1135 Great discussion and links (clickity click)! I've now added many new blogs to my blogroll...so much great informaton - (Shari - I may need two cups of coffee) I'm going to go check out the Social Learning groups posts on how they're using Twitter - its clear we'd have a lot to 'tweet' about! Great discussion and links (clickity click)! I’ve now added many new blogs to my blogroll…so much great informaton - (Shari - I may need two cups of coffee)
I’m going to go check out the Social Learning groups posts on how they’re using Twitter - its clear we’d have a lot to ‘tweet’ about!

]]> Comment on Is the ASTD Competency Model Still Relevant? Yes! by Kelly Orehovec http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/08/is-the-astd-competency-model-still-relevant-yes/#comment-1132 Kelly Orehovec Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:30:32 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=217#comment-1132 Have you checked out the ASTD National website lately? They say it best in one word--Confidence. Having the CPLP gives you confidence in your profession. Those of you out there that have your CPLP--do you think that is true? Also, thought that this was a good link. You have to watch it in IE. http://www1.astd.org/content/webcasts/cplp-value-proposition/start.htm Have you checked out the ASTD National website lately? They say it best in one word–Confidence. Having the CPLP gives you confidence in your profession. Those of you out there that have your CPLP–do you think that is true?

Also, thought that this was a good link. You have to watch it in IE. http://www1.astd.org/content/webcasts/cplp-value-proposition/start.htm

]]> Comment on Is the ASTD Competency Model Still Relevant? Yes! by Christine Martell http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/08/is-the-astd-competency-model-still-relevant-yes/#comment-1111 Christine Martell Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:35:50 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=217#comment-1111 Thanks Shari for the vote of confidence on my blog. Michele Martin will be one of the featured speakers for the Oct 23 Learning Technology program, and she'll be talking about using social media for personal and org learning. A couple of other blogs I like that gather some of the best insights from across the workplace learning space are http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/ and http://www.workliteracy.com/ Thanks Shari for the vote of confidence on my blog. Michele Martin will be one of the featured speakers for the Oct 23 Learning Technology program, and she’ll be talking about using social media for personal and org learning.

A couple of other blogs I like that gather some of the best insights from across the workplace learning space are http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/ and http://www.workliteracy.com/

]]> Comment on Is the ASTD Competency Model Still Relevant? Yes! by Liza Greene http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/08/is-the-astd-competency-model-still-relevant-yes/#comment-1110 Liza Greene Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:54:13 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=217#comment-1110 As a self-proclaimed social networking rookie, I am working on gathering insight on the ASTD Social Learning Forum http://sociallearning.ning.com/. I also gained insight to the concept of twittering…Lori Silverman and Kevin Jones have a fascinating dialogue running about the cultural acceptance of this phenomenon. I also read the “Keeping it Real” article, and found the Business Skills section to be relevant to my current work. Specifically, the call for WLP to become strategic business partners: supporting the organizational strategies, analysis, and clearly communicating that work. Has your role shifted towards a business partner mentality? If so, how are you continuing to develop your skill sets to meet those expectations? As a self-proclaimed social networking rookie, I am working on gathering insight on the ASTD Social Learning Forum http://sociallearning.ning.com/. I also gained insight to the concept of twittering…Lori Silverman and Kevin Jones have a fascinating dialogue running about the cultural acceptance of this phenomenon.

I also read the “Keeping it Real” article, and found the Business Skills section to be relevant to my current work. Specifically, the call for WLP to become strategic business partners: supporting the organizational strategies, analysis, and clearly communicating that work. Has your role shifted towards a business partner mentality? If so, how are you continuing to develop your skill sets to meet those expectations?

]]> Comment on Is the ASTD Competency Model Still Relevant? Yes! by Shari Ward http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/08/is-the-astd-competency-model-still-relevant-yes/#comment-1107 Shari Ward Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:36:41 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=217#comment-1107 Gina, I LOVE to sit down with a steaming mug of coffee and a good blog! I find blogging a fantastic way to make connections using technology. I have "met" and learned from people I would otherwise not have the opportunity to know. My favorites are www.christinemartell.com/ and http://michelemartin.typepad.com/. Christine and Michele share insights about using technology and social networking to support learning and development. This is the type of information exchange that I feel is needed to keep us on top of learning and development trends. Thanks for asking this question and getting us thinkin' about blogging! Shari :-) Gina, I LOVE to sit down with a steaming mug of coffee and a good blog! I find blogging a fantastic way to make connections using technology. I have “met” and learned from people I would otherwise not have the opportunity to know.

My favorites are http://www.christinemartell.com/ and http://michelemartin.typepad.com/. Christine and Michele share insights about using technology and social networking to support learning and development. This is the type of information exchange that I feel is needed to keep us on top of learning and development trends.

Thanks for asking this question and getting us thinkin’ about blogging!

Shari :-)

]]> Comment on Is the ASTD Competency Model Still Relevant? Yes! by Julie Bulrice http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/2008/08/is-the-astd-competency-model-still-relevant-yes/#comment-1105 Julie Bulrice Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:50:14 +0000 http://www.astdcascadia.org/BlogCascadia/?p=217#comment-1105 Gina - I couldn't agree with you more. The ASTD Competency Model IS still VERY relevant to all of us in the T&D profession...and the generic line in the middle of the model "Areas of Expertise Supported by Technology" doesn't even TOUCH technology-enabled delivery and learning. That's why I'm SO proud of the ASTD Cascadia chapter, and our deep commitment and passion around Technology. Check out the depth of our web site (and btw...it's being revamped as we speak!). Our E-Learning Special Interest Group (SIG) lead by Katherine Stevens is coming up on it's 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - that's regular, ongoing at-least-every-other-month learning activities - for 10 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Podcasts, Blogs, Social Learning - oh wait...I've just been "twittered"... Technology DOES enable the work we do each day - and for many of us has changed the way we do it. If each of us isn't on the technology boat....we'll be left high and dry on shore! Need to bone up on Technology??? Oh...here's a few options offered by Cascadia! 9/25 Portland Program - Creating Engaging e-Learning with Powerpoint - Jane Bozarth http://www.astdcascadia.org/programs/pdx2008/09-25-08.html 10/23 Portland Program(details TBA) - Learning Technology (visit our Programs web page soon for more details) e-Learning SIG - If you'd like to be on the mailing list to receive notifications about future eLearning SIG meetings, please send an email to the following address: astdsig_elearning-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Lordie...Lordie...look who's 61 - ASTD Cascadia -we've come into our own! Go Cascadia!!! Gina - I couldn’t agree with you more. The ASTD Competency Model IS still VERY relevant to all of us in the T&D profession…and the generic line in the middle of the model “Areas of Expertise Supported by Technology” doesn’t even TOUCH technology-enabled delivery and learning.

That’s why I’m SO proud of the ASTD Cascadia chapter, and our deep commitment and passion around Technology. Check out the depth of our web site (and btw…it’s being revamped as we speak!). Our E-Learning Special Interest Group (SIG) lead by Katherine Stevens is coming up on it’s 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - that’s regular, ongoing at-least-every-other-month learning activities - for 10 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Podcasts, Blogs, Social Learning - oh wait…I’ve just been “twittered”…

Technology DOES enable the work we do each day - and for many of us has changed the way we do it. If each of us isn’t on the technology boat….we’ll be left high and dry on shore!

Need to bone up on Technology??? Oh…here’s a few options offered by Cascadia!

9/25 Portland Program - Creating Engaging e-Learning with Powerpoint - Jane Bozarth http://www.astdcascadia.org/programs/pdx2008/09-25-08.html

10/23 Portland Program(details TBA) - Learning Technology (visit our Programs web page soon for more details)

e-Learning SIG - If you’d like to be on the mailing list to receive notifications about future eLearning SIG meetings, please send an email to the following address:
astdsig_elearning-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Lordie…Lordie…look who’s 61 - ASTD Cascadia -we’ve come into our own! Go Cascadia!!!

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